Tennessee § 68-104-201 - Purpose of part.

§ 68-104-201. Purpose of part.

The purpose of this part is to enact a self-funded licensing program for display fireworks, pyrotechnic, and flame effect exhibitors and a certification program for individuals conducting fireworks displays, proximate pyrotechnic displays, and flame effect displays. The purpose of these programs is to ensure a level of competence that promotes the safety of the viewing public, as well as the safety of fire service personnel, fireworks display operators and proximate pyrotechnic display operators, and employees, performers, and support personnel. It is not the purpose of this part to regulate DOT Class C common fireworks or consumer fireworks as described by NFPA standards. Acts 2006, ch. 839, § 1. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2006, ch. 839, § 8, provided that licenses and certificates issued before May 1, 2007, shall have that as an issuance date. An exhibitor’s license issued on or before May 1, 2007, will expire unless renewed on April 30, 2007, and an operator’s certificate issued on or before May 1, 2007, will expire unless renewed on April 30, 2009. Comparative Legislation. Licensing for fireworks: Ala. Code § 8-17-210 et seq. Ark. Code § 20-22-701 et seq. Ga. O.C.G.A. § 25-10-1 et seq. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 227.700 et seq. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 320.106 et seq.